abstract：INTRODUCTION:Q fever is a serious but vaccine-preventable infectious disease that predominantly affects those working in the meat and agricultural industries. In October 2000, the Commonwealth Government introduced the National Q Fever Management Program. This economic evaluation assesses the cost-effectiveness and cos...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Kermode M,Yong K,Hurley S,Marmion B

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To elicit community preferences for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening by faecal occult blood test (FOBT) using discrete choice modeling (DCM). To provide policymakers with information that would assist them in designing the future national screening program. METHODS:301 participants in central Sydney, aged ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Salkeld G,Solomon M,Short L,Ryan M,Ward JE

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the methods and process of the Australian Study of Health and Relationships. METHODS:A computer-assisted telephone interview was developed and applied to a stratified sample of the Australian population. After initially weighting to reflect the study design, the sample was further weighted to ref...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Smith AM,Rissel CE,Richters J,Grulich AE,de Visser RO

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the characteristics of Australian adults' experience of commercial sex. METHOD:Telephone interviews were completed by a representative sample of 10,173 men and 9,134 women aged 16-59 years (response rate 73.1%; 69.4% men, 77.6% women). Respondents were asked about their experiences both as client...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Rissel CE,Richters J,Grulich AE,de Visser RO,Smith AM

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To illustrate how regional variation in data quality could explain some or all of the apparent regional differences in the health status of Indigenous Australians. METHODS:A series of simple hypothetical numerical examples is provided, with varying assumptions regarding the accuracy of identification of Indi...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Cunningham J

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Injecting drug use remains a major public health concern, particularly because of opiate overdose and transmission of blood-borne viruses. Sydney's Medically Supervised Injecting Centre (MSIC) opened on a trial basis in May 2001 in an effort to reduce the harms of drug use. In this report, we provide a brief...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Kelly C,Conigrave KM

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether capture-recapture analysis provides more reliable estimates of the cumulative incidence and prevalence of leg ulcers in Auckland, New Zealand. METHODS:A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in the Central and North Auckland health districts of New Zealand in 1998. Cases ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Walker NK,Vandal AC,Holden JK,Rodgers A,Birchall N,Norton R,Triggs CM,MacMahon S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine trends in socio-economic differentials in all-cause mortality in Sydney over a 25-year period (1970-94). METHODS:Five measures of single indicators (two for occupation, two for education and one for income) and a composite measure of socio-economic disadvantage based on Census data (the Australian...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Hayes LJ,Quine S,Taylor R,Berry G

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the prevalence and socio-demographic distribution of physical activity among New South Wales school students in Years 8 and 10. METHODS:Cross-sectional survey of 2,026 randomly selected NSW high school students in 1997. The survey participants self-reported their physical activity participation du...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Booth ML,Okely AD,Chey T,Bauman AE,Macaskill P

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To describe trends in teenage pregnancy rates in South Australia and Australia in 1970-2000, and the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics and outcomes of teenage women who gave birth in South Australia in 1995-99. METHODS:A descriptive study using population-based legislated South Australian perin...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： van der Klis KA,Westenberg L,Chan A,Dekker G,Keane RJ

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Winter air pollution in Christchurch is dominated by particulate matter from solid fuel domestic heating. The aim of the study was to explore the relationship between particulate air pollution and admissions to hospital with cardio-respiratory illnesses. METHODS:Particulate air pollution statistics (PM10) were ob...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： McGowan JA,Hider RN,Chacko E,Town GI

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Guidelines for vaccination of health care workers (HCWs) have been available in Victoria since 1998. We estimated knowledge and attitudes towards vaccination among HCWs as well as self-reported vaccination status in a tertiary adult hospital in Melbourne, Australia. METHODS:A cross-sectional survey was cond...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Murray SB,Skull SA

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate changing patterns in the provision of maternity care in Victoria based on data collected in three statewide surveys conducted in 1989, 1994 and 2000. METHODS:Postal surveys were mailed to all women who gave birth in Victoria in one week in 1989, and in two weeks in 1993 and 1999, excluding tho...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Brown S,Darcy MA,Bruinsma F

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe the methods used to trace and recruit a cohort (including injecting drug users) 25 years after admission to hospital in Melbourne with hepatitis. METHODS:Information recorded in the original medical record was used for tracing purposes. Subjects were located using the electoral roll, CD-ROM telep...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Rodger A,Lanigan A,Hocking J,Crofts N

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare proportions of kindergarten children in Auburn presenting School Immunisation Certificates (SIC) or other school-entry immunisation documentation over time, and to examine the immunisation status of these children. METHODS:Immunisation records of kindergarten children enrolled in all primary scho...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Shah S,Raman S,Moreira C,MacIntyre CR

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the types of and circumstances surrounding unintentional farm-related fatal injuries involving children aged less than 15 years in Australia. METHODS:Information concerning 115 deaths were obtained from inspection of coronial files for the period 1989-92. RESULTS:Children less than 15 years made...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Mitchell RJ,Franklin RC,Driscoll TR,Fragar LJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate an abattoir outbreak of Q fever in southem New South Wales with reference to the protective effect and safety of the formalin-inactivated Q fever vaccine (Q Vax) administered before and during the outbreak. METHODS:In September 1998, after notification of four Q fever cases in the abattoir, a...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Gilroy N,Formica N,Beers M,Egan A,Conaty S,Marmion B

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Universal hepatitis B immunisation of young adolescents was included in the Australian Standard Vaccination Schedule in 1998. However, rates of immunisation among adolescents world-wide have often been inadequate. Australia's experience in this area is no exception, particularly in States where school-based delivery i...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Skinner R,Nolan T

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop a consistent set of epidemiological estimates (incidence, prevalence, remission, mortality) for physical activity in New Zealand; project these estimates in the light of demographic trends; and predict the effectiveness of different health promotion strategies. METHOD:Multi-state life tables were ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Tobias MI,Roberts MG

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The efficiency of regulation of public health risks has been questioned on the grounds that the costs of regulation may outweigh the benefits. There are strong arguments that risk management is best left to the market place, where individual consumers can make the trade-off between risk and the forgone benefi...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Harris A

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endorsement of clinical trials by prominent local or national organisations may help to promote public awareness of and enhance patient and doctor participation in randomised trials. METHOD:A survey was undertaken of the specialist medical colleges of Australia, State and Territory cancer councils and natio...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Ellis PM,Tattersall MH

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relationship between socio-demographic factors and screening intention for colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS:A cross-sectional survey of a random sample of 884 Queenslanders aged 40-80 years was conducted using a computer-assisted telephone interviewing system. The factors measured included soci...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Tong S,Hughes K,Oldenburg B,Del Mar C,Kennedy B

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare estimates of population levels of 'adequate activity' for health benefit in different age and sex groups using two different measures--kilocalories (kcals) and Mets.mins. METHODS:10,464 mid-age women (47-52 years) from the second survey of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Brown WJ,Bauman AE

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Many studies have examined the correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and mortality in Australia, but little is known about the correlation in rural areas and most studies have not explored the trends in SES differentials in mortality. This ecological study examines this correlation and explores the i...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Yu XQ,Robertson C,Brett I

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine associations between cigarette smoking and menstrual symptoms and miscarriage among young women. METHOD:The study sample consists of 14,779 women aged 18-23 years who participated in the mailed baseline survey for the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health, conducted in 1996. The main out...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Mishra GD,Dobson AJ,Schofield MJ

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the cost-effectiveness of adding school based Mantoux screening programs to the New South Wales current TB prevention strategy. METHOD:A decision analysis model compared the costs and consequences of screening strategies against the current no-screen strategy. Costs associated with screening and wi...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Lowin A,Slater J,Hall J,Alperstein G

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the acceptability of intervention strategies that increase the responsible service of alcohol by non-metropolitan rugby league clubs. METHOD:Rugby league clubs were provided an information kit and advice by local public health workers, police and a lead agency regarding their responsible servic...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Warner-Smith M,Wiggers J,Considine R,Knight J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review published randomised controlled trials of health assessments for older people; consider the effects of assessments in maintaining health and quality of life for older people; and identify those factors associated with more successful health assessment programs. METHODS:A systematic literature searc...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Byles JE

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This paper outlines the New Zealand experience in using health goals and examines its strengths and weaknesses from an 'insiders's' perspective. METHOD:This paper reports on a review of the New Zealand health goals framework conducted in 1996-97. The review centred on a discussion paper, written submissions ...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Signal L,Durham G

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although Torres Strait Islanders (TSIs) are often combined with Aborigines, they are a distinct group and would prefer to be considered separately. The Queensland Perinatal Data Collection (QPDC) has been the only population-based, perinatal collection in Australia that has distinguished between Aboriginal a...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Coory M

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine reasons for the minimal use of Australian administrative health data for research and evaluation. METHOD:Legislative, organisational, social and political barriers in Australia are described. RESULTS:System changes are identified that would support the implementation of an evaluation-oriented hea...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Kelman C,Smith L

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1991, an intervention trial of the efficacy of an asthma self-management plan was carried out in partnership with a rural Mäori community. The program relied on Mäori community health workers and other health professionals working in partnership, was delivered through clinics in traditional Mäori communit...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Ratima MM,Fox C,Fox B,Te Karu H,Gemmell T,Slater T,D'Souza WJ,Pearce NE

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of the application, and removal, in the Northern Territory of a levy on the sale of cask wine--a beverage shown to contribute disproportionately to alcohol-related harm. METHOD:Using data on licensee purchases of alcoholic beverages and ABS population data, estimates were made of per ca...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Gray D,Chikritzhs T,Stockwell T

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current State of the Environment (SoE) reporting focuses primarily on indicators directly related to the physical environment such as climate, and air, water and soil quality. As the environment has both direct and indirect effects on human health, an opportunity exists to include environment-related human d...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Sladden T,Beard J,Simpson J,Luckie K

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To apply a 'health gain' approach to population-based cancer control. METHOD:We calculated the potential years of life otherwise lost prematurely which could be 'regained' through implementation of cancer control programs for which Level I or Level II evidence already exists for population outcomes. RESULTS...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Ward JE,Young JM,Jelfs P

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:1. Establish the prevalence of markers for hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV) and G (HGV) in a sample of male and female inmates. 2. Examine exposure to multiple viruses. 3. Compare risk factors for HGV infection with known risk factors for HBV and HCV. DESIGN:Cross-sectional random sample stratified by sex, age an...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Butler T,Spencer J,Cui J,Vickery K,Zou J,Kaldor J

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is important to consider the global context in which we operate and in which the association between society and health is to be explored. We are in a democratic world, with an economy that emphasises the market and a post-modern culture. The ancient elements of state, market and community are discernible in avaric...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Leeder S,Dominello A

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of attitudes towards alternative medicine. The study also examined the dimensionality of dissatisfaction with conventional medicine. METHOD:The data was based on a telephone survey of a random sample of 787 Victorians. The survey was conducted...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Siahpush M

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to survey women aged 40 to 49 to determine their perceptions of the benefits and the downsides of screening mammography for women in this age group, and the degree of support for targeting women aged 40 to 49 in the national BreastScreen program. METHOD:Telephone interviews were use...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Cockburn J,Pit S,Redman S

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the death rates and effect on premature mortality in the Northern Territory of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. METHODS:We ascertained deaths due to acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease for the period 1979-96 from death certificates, a database of all patients with...

journal_title：Australian and New Zealand journal of public health

authors： Carapetis JR,Currie BJ

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00